Ornamental shrub for hedges, groups and slopes. Present in scrublands, pine hedges and oak groves. A typical shrub in the Garrigues of the Mediterranean regions. It is also used to smoke cheese because it gives a special taste and protection.
Evergreen aromatic shrub up to 1.8m tall. It has sticky long and dark green leaves. Pure white flowers with a central boss of yellow stamens.
Prefers acid soils. Tolerates poor and chalky soils.
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Flowering |
Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Flower colour | White |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Fragrant | Foliage |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (-5ºC) |
Life cycle | Perennial |
Plant use | Clump, Coastal garden, Culinary, Edges, Game-covers, Honey producing plant, Low hedge, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Restoration, Urban garden, Wild garden |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Acid |
Soil - Type | Poor, Sand |
Watering | Moderate |
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We will resume shipments from September 3rd 2025.
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